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This is the Climate Smart Communities Certification Report of Irondequoit, Town (Monroe). Irondequoit, Town (Monroe) is a bronze certified Climate Smart Community.

Irondequoit, Town (Monroe) was certified on October 02, 2023 with 141 points earned from 18 completed actions. Listed below is information regarding Irondequoit, Town (Monroe)’s Climate Smart Communities efforts and materials associated with its certified actions.

The certification for Irondequoit, Town (Monroe) will expire on September 30, 2028.

Contact Information

The designated Climate Smart Communities contact for Irondequoit, Town (Monroe) is:

Name:Elizabeth Gustafson
Title:Constituent Liaison | Secretary to Supervisor
Address:1280 Titus Avenue
Rochester, NY 14617

Actions Implemented

Each approved action and supporting documentation for which Irondequoit, Town (Monroe) was approved for in 2023 appears below. Note: Standards for the actions below may have changed and the documentation listed may no longer satisfy requirements for that action.

  • 1. Build a climate-smart community.

    1.1 Pass a Resolution Adopting the CSC Pledge

    4 Points

    Program Summary:

    PE1 Action: CSC Task Force

    20 Points
    Bronze Mandatory Silver Mandatory

    Program Summary: Resolution naming the Irondequoit CSC Task Force October 27, 2022, Task Force Meeting Minutes March 29, 2023, Task Force Minutes

    PE1 Action: CSC Coordinator

    10 Points
    Bronze Mandatory Silver Mandatory

    Program Summary: Irondequoit's CSC Task Force resolution naming the Task Force members AND Coordinator

    PE1 Action: National/Regional Climate Program

    3 Points

    Program Summary: Attached is a current NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities (CEC) map that shows the Town of Irondequoit as an active CEC participant.

    PE1 Action: Partnerships with Other Entities

    3 Points

    Program Summary: The Town of Irondequoit has been and currently is an active member in the Stormwater Coalition of Monroe County (https://www.stormwatercoalition.com/) Attached is a screenshot from the website that shows the Town of Irondequoit as an active member. Established in 2000, the Monroe County Stormwater Coalition is composed of 29 municipal members. The Coalition meets monthly and leadership is provided by a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Executive Committee. Staff from the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services coordinate and support Coalition programs. The work of the Coalition is advanced by several task groups including Education, Construction, and Illicit Discharges/Pollution Prevention. The Coalition implements a wide range of projects and programs including public education, training for municipal employees and the land development community, demonstrations of practices that reduce polluted runoff from developed land, technical assistance with permits and erosion control, investigations of stormwater outfalls for indicators of illegal discharges, assessments of municipal facilities for opportunities to prevent pollution. The Coalition has developed partnerships with several organizations in order to utilize existing expertise and maximize its efforts. Partners include the Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District, the Water Education Collaborative (WEC), Rochester Museum & Science Center, and Seneca Park Zoo.

  • 3. Decrease energy use.

    PE3 Action: Government Building Energy Audits

    16 Points
    Bronze Priority Silver Priority

    Program Summary: In November of 2022, the Town of Irondequoit worked with a consultant to conduct an energy audit for 97% of the buildings that the Town owns. The report with an overview of all of the recommended improvements is attached (Irondequoit_EnergyAudit.pdf) Also attached is an excel document listing each town owned building with its coinciding sq. footage and a calculation of how many of these buildings were included in the energy audit. (Town of Irondequoit Properties with Square Footage.xlsx) Irondequoit Prelim PDF: ASHRAE Level

    PE3 Action: LED Street Lights

    12 Points

    Program Summary: Attached is a screenshot from the NYSERDA CEC map’s data table showing approval for the LED Decorative and Cobra Head Street Lights high-impact actions.

    PE3 Action: Energy Code Enforcement Training

    5 Points

    Program Summary: Documentation of attendance to the Energy Code Enforcement Training in Albion, NY on 3/22/2023.

  • 4. Shift to clean, renewable energy.

    PE4 Action: Solar Energy Installation

    17 Points

    Program Summary: Attached is an installation agreement (Install agree- Solar Photovoltaic system- PSB & New DPW) between the Town of Irondequoit and GreenSpark Solar via a NYSERDA contract for a Solar PV Systems installation from 2018. The document includes the name of the buildings included and the projected kW each roof-mounted Solar PV system was contracted to implement (pg. 13). In addition, there is a Request for Proposal for the Town seeking two mounted solar photovoltaic systems (RFP Solar Panels- DPW) and meeting minutes adopting a resolution to authorize the town supervisor to enter into a contract for solar panel installation for the public safety and public works building (Solar panel reso new DPW facility) A copy of a press release announcing solar panels on the Public Safety Building and a press release announcing the new DPW facility with solar panels on top. A photo from inside the public waiting area at the Irondequoit Police Department, inside the Public Safety Building, with the educational flyer detailing about the solar panels on the roof.

  • 6. Implement climate-smart land use.

    PE6 Action: Unified Solar Permit

    5 Points

    Program Summary: Attached is a screenshot from the NYSERDA CEC map’s data table showing approval for the Unified Solar Permit high-impact action. Also attached is a copy of the permit showing that the Town of Irondequoit adopted the updated version of the Unified Solar Permit that was released in October 2016.

    PE6 Action: Complete Streets Policy

    4 Points
    Bronze Priority Silver Priority

    Program Summary: Effective immediately, the Town of Irondequoit implemented a Complete Streets Policy outlining how the Town will develop and maintain safe, reliable, efficient multimodal transportation facilities - incorporating safety, livability and a place for all users of shared roadway. The Town of Irondequoit resolution adopting the Complete Streets policy approved by the Irondequoit Town Board.

    PE6 Action: Planning for Biking and Walking

    3 Points

    Program Summary: Town of Irondequoit Active Transportation Plan (May 2017): https://www.irondequoit.gov/DocumentCenter/View/161/Active-Transportation-Plan---Final-PDF Existing bicycling and pedestrian conditions: page 25-34 Pedestrian Facility Improvements: page 40-44 Bicycle Facility Improvements: page 51-54, 97 Bike Boulevards: page 55-64, 89 Intersection improvements (prototypes): page 65-81 Bike Lanes: page 84 Multi-use paved shoulders: page 85 Shared lane markings: page 86-87

    PE6 Action: Infrastructure for Biking and Walking

    7 Points

    Program Summary: Improve bike and pedestrian signage - 2 pts - Bike and Pedestrian Signage Improvement.pdf Expand and improve bike/walking paths, bike lanes, and sidewalks - 3 pts - Town of Irondequoit Bike and Pedestrian Path Improvement.pdf Improve bike parking– 2 pts - Town of Irondequoit Bike Parking Improvement.pdf

    PE6 Action: Alternative-fuel Infrastructure

    8 Points
    Bronze Priority Silver Priority

    Program Summary: Attached is a screenshot from the NYSERDA CEC map’s data table showing approval for the Clean Fleets- Charging Stations high impact action along with the CEC Clean Fleets Certification form which was submitted and approved by NYSERDA. The Town of Irondequoit currently has 2 Level 2 stations with at two charging ports located at the Irondequoit Town Hall and Camp Eastman which are available for public use. Attached is also a screenshot from the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuel Data Center showing the station that the Town Hall station is open to the public 24/7 and currently active, and a screenshot from the PlugShare website showing the Camp Eastman station as open to the public and currently active

    PE6 Action: Local Forestry Program

    10 Points

    Program Summary: Attached are documents to show that the Town: 1. Participate in Tree City USA (1pt)- Arbor Day Proclamation declaring the Town of Irondequoit a Tree City USA (Arbor Day Proclamation 2022) 2. Participate in one of the state's forestry programs. (2pts)- NYS Urban Forestry Council Invoice (NYSUFC Invoice) 3. Enact a tree preservation ordinance. (2pts) - Town Code for planting trees in Town right of ways (Town Code) 4. Conduct a tree inventory. (3pts) - Community Forestry Management Plan with Street Tree Inventory Map (Community Forestry Management Plan - Final with Map.pdf) https://irondequoitny.treekeepersoftware.com/index.cfm?deviceWidth=1536 5. Implement a large-scale tree planting project. (2 pts) - Invoice for tree purchase to plant (Cardinal Invoice) (Invoice)

  • 8. Support a green innovation economy.

    PE8 Action: Farmers’ Markets

    3 Points

    Program Summary: The Town of Irondequoit's Special Event Coordinator is responsible for organizing the Town's Farmers' Market nights. The Farmers' Market is held every Thursday from end of May through October. Attached are documents and flyers that go on the Town's website and Facebook page. From Town Website - Market Days from May - October (21 days in total) PDFs of flyers for markets in 2021 and 2022 Farmers Markets are held on Town Hall Campus (Town Hall property) and is run by Town staff.

  • 9. Inform and inspire the public.

    PE9 Action: Climate Change Education & Engagement

    8 Points
    Bronze Priority Silver Priority

    Program Summary: Attached is a community engagement plan for the Town of Irondequoit's Climate Smart Communities Taskforce aka the Town of Irondequoit's Conservation Board. The CSC Taskforce (Conservation Board) works closely with the library, the nature center, the farmers market, and other partners to see out the goals and scope of climate mitigation and adaptation education and engagement. Event 1- https://www.roccitynews.com/news-opinion/monroe-county-libraries-offer-seeds-to-help-their-communities-grow-16026418 Event 2- See Attached (Conservation Board Events.PNG) Event 3 - https://irondequoitlibrary.libcal.com/event/10474408 Event 4 - See Attached (Electronics Recycling.PNG)

    PE9 Action: Social Media

    3 Points

    Program Summary: https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064572048758/search/?q=The%20Town%20of%20Irondequoit%20has%20begun%20a%20conversion%20project%20to%20change%20over%202%2C000%20street%20lights%20in%20Town%20to%20LED!%20This%20switch%20will%20create%20a%20further%20energy%20savings%20and%20will%20continue%20to%20reduce%20our%20carbon%20footprint!%20The%20Town%20is%20proud%20to%20have%20been%20able%20to%20purchase%20these%20fixtures%2C%20and%20installation%20is%20already%20underway. https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064572048758/search/?q=You%20Spoke%2C%20We%20Listened!%20ClearStream%20Recycle%20Totes%20were%20installed%20at%20Town%20Hall%20and%20other%20Town%20Facilities.%20%20At%20a%20recent%20public%20hearing%20these%20were%20recommended%20to%20us%20and%20less%20than%20a%20week%20later%20they%20are%20up%20and%20running!

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